Enhanced Visualization (EV) Therapy

EV Therapy is an integration of therapeutic massage, augmented reality, interactive video projections, and realtime visual feedback from an out-of-body perspective. Treatments involve the use of video goggles, which provide both client and therapist with a live view of the healing session from a single overhead perspective. Throughout the session, both client and therapist see what the other sees, a realtime view of themselves in a healing space from a shared point-of-view located outside both of their bodily borders. Clients watch themselves as the therapist creates, projects, and guides interactive visualizations and augmented reality objects onto the client’s body. A gesture based and wireless touchscreen interface untethers the therapist from a separate control mechanism, allowing the therapist to remain available to administer therapeutic bodywork. The end result is a multi-sensory multi-media healing experience.

BackgroundHere's something on Cybernetic Acupressure: http://itp.nyu.edu/~js5346/jayblog/
I'm calling it AcuNetics, and it represents just a small portion of what i'm working on.

User Scenario
Users are invited to a 15 minute session inside the healing space. The first few minutes involve an quick introduction, an assessment, and a brief demonstration of how to wear the video goggles. The users/clients are then treat to a short session of Enhanced Visualization Therapy

Implementation
The space is already setup at ITP. In order to be functional for the show, it need only remain in its current location.